magasin
magasín with stress marks
magazine
Usage Note
Magasin is borrowed from English 'magazine' and refers to periodical print or digital publications. Filipino magazines have played a significant role in popularising local culture, fashion, and celebrity news. The word is used across all registers and age groups, and print magazines remain popular in waiting areas such as clinics and salons.
Examples
" Bago ang magasin na ito. "
Natural Translation
This magazine is new.
Literal Translation
New the magazine this.
" Basahin mo ang magasin. "
Natural Translation
Read the magazine.
Literal Translation
Read you the magazine.
" Habang naghihintay sa klinika, binabasa ko ang lumang magasin na puno ng mga balitang celebridad. "
Natural Translation
While waiting at the clinic, I read the old magazine full of celebrity news.
Literal Translation
While waiting at clinic, read I the old magazine full of news celebrity.
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